Job overview
The role supports Cancer service evaluation, quality improvement, and compliance with NHS standards.
The Cancer Audit Assistant provides administrative and data support to the cancer audit and outcomes team, helping to ensure accurate, timely, and complete cancer data is collected, recorded, and submitted in line with national audit and reporting requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide dedicated data entry and audit support for the ten national cancer audits coordinated by the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN). This includes interpreting clinical and non-clinical information and accurately inputting data into Cancer Data Set forms from multiple sources, such as diagnoses, TNM classification, tumour morphology and ICD coding.
The role requires working to strict deadlines to ensure the timely annual submissions and support to MDT Co-ordinators with data collection. You will maintain accurate audit records, monitoring progress against timelines and carry out regular checks, to ensure data quality and completeness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27.05.2026
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This advert is for Cancer Audit Assistant with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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